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Contents American edition
Me ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
My language passport
Summary of language learning and intercultural experiences ................................................................ 5
Certificates and diplomas ........................................................................................................................... 5
My language biography
What I have done ......................................................................................................................................... 6
How I learn .................................................................................................................................................. 8
What I can do in English .......................................................................................................................... 10
My dossier
What you can include ............................................................................................................................... 13
What my dossier includes ......................................................................................................................... 14
Module 1 .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Module 2 .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Module 3 .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Module 4 .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Module 5 .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Module 6 .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Module 7 .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Module 8 .................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Me
My photo
Name
Age
First language
School
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Class
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What is the language portfolio? American edition
Dear Student,
This language portfolio is designed to help you understand more about how you learn English.
The portfolio can help you show what you already know and what you can do in English. With the portfolio, you’ll have
the chance to see where your strengths and weaknesses lie and keep track of your progress. It’ll also help you keep a record
of the work you’ve done in school and the ways you come into contact with the English-speaking world.
You can show the portfolio to your new teachers when you change class or school.
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My language passport
Summary of language learning and intercultural experiences
Read and answer.
How long have you been learning English?
I’ve been learning English for .
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My language biography American edition
School/College/
When? City Country
University name
The English courses I have attended and the courses I now attend.
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My language biography
What I have done
Contacts I’ve had with speakers of English.
Songs
Movies
TV shows
Internet
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Magazines
Computer games
Books
...
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How I learn
Try to think of the ways in which you learn English. What helps you? This part of the portfolio can help you realize how
you learn best and give you some ideas which you might want to try in the future. Check () what is true for you and
complete with your ideas.
CD.
idea.
I watch English-speaking shows.
...
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How I learn
I already do this I could try this
How I improve my ... Yes No Yes No
I ask myself whether I need to understand every single detail of
what I’m reading or if it is enough to get the general idea.
reading abilities
...
I try to avoid repeating the same words and phrases when I write.
...
my teacher
me my goals
/ other
Listening 1 2 3
I can understand my teacher’s instructions and what
is said on the CD player.
I can understand simple questions about myself, the
place where I live, what I do, the people I know.
I can understand short conversations about topics I’m
familiar with.
I can understand the lyrics of some songs.
I can also …
...
...
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What I can do in English me
my teacher
my goals
/ other
Reading 1 2 3
I can match simple words with pictures.
I can recognize some simple words and phrases on a poster
or in a magazine.
I can understand simple cartoon strips and illustrated stories.
I can understand a brief personal message, such as an e-mail
or a postcard.
I can guess the content of a text with the help of
illustrations.
I can read and understand some magazine quizzes.
I can read and understand the key points in some magazine
and newspaper articles, flyers and diaries.
I can understand whether a text refers to the present, past
or future.
I can also …
Speaking 1 2 3
I can greet and say goodbye to someone.
I can say where I’m from and where I live.
I can introduce myself and other people.
I can answer simple questions about myself, my home,
my family, my friends, my work and my hobbies and ask
people similar questions.
I can talk about my family and my friends.
I can ask people for things and give people things.
I can describe myself, other people and objects.
I can say what I like and what I don’t like.
I can describe my house and the rooms in it.
I can ask for and give directions.
I can order food and take an order.
I can ask for and give advice.
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Writing 1 2 3
I can fill out a questionnaire with my personal details.
I can write simple sentences about food preferences
and eating habits.
I can write a simple postcard (for example with vacation
greetings).
I can write sentences and simple phrases about myself,
for example where I live, what I do, what my talents and
abilities are, etc.
I can write about my family (how many members, names,
age) and my friends.
I can write about my daily routine and my habits.
I can write a description of my house and neighborhood.
I can write an e-mail giving news or talking about
vacation plans.
I can write a simple text about my life story.
I can also…
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My dossier
What you can include
In your dossier you can keep examples of your work, as well as certificates and diplomas. You choose what goes into your
dossier. Put in things which you’d like to keep and show to others. You can put in written work, pictures, CDs, DVDs,
CD-ROMs, homework, or any other work you are proud of. Your dossier could be a folder or a box to fit everything in.
Add items to your dossier or change them when you like.
My dossier
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Written work, report cards and tests Pictures, posters and projects
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My dossier
Module 1
COUNT RY FAC T FILE
Find useful information about your country and make a poster for visitors.
Stick pictures for decoration.
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Module 2
MY FAVORIT E SINGER
Make a poster of your favorite singer/band and write a paragraph describing them. Write about their
appearance and stick pictures.
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Module 3
MY T V GUIDE
Make up TV channels and include all your favorite TV shows. Write the times they are shown and add
pictures for decoration. Then write what you watch.
Super Channel
7:00 Lost
8:00 LIVE: Baseball
from Boston
9:00 ...
I usually watch sports shows.
My favorite is...
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Module 4
MY CIT Y/ TOWN
Make a table of
what you like/dislike
about your city or
town. Stick pictures
for decoration. Likes Dislikes
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Module 5
MY DRE A M MENU
Use all your favorite food to make your dream menu. Think of a name for the restaurant. Draw or stick
pictures and write prices. Don’t forget to go wild!
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Module 6
A POS T ER: HELP T HE EN V IRONMENT
Make a poster promoting environmentally-friendly activities.
Draw or stick pictures. Mention where you can do these activities.
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Module 7
MY LIFE S TORY
Find pictures from different times in your life. Draw a time line and stick the pictures next to the correct
year. Write a short description for each picture.
This is my
seventh birthday
party. I had a
great time.
1990 2000 2010
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Module 8
MY VAC AT ION ISL A ND
Make your own vacation island for tourists. Draw a map of your island, cut out the symbols below and
stick them next to places on the map. Write what you can do at these places and stick pictures.
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